Process & Progress
Taking the scenic route from A to B
Sneak Peek: Packaging
Happy Easter everyone! It’s a windy ol’ Good Friday ’round these parts; I pity anyone attempting a picnic. A quiet day at home for me. I’ve been working on my jewellery packaging (as you can see from the pics)… Read the full story…
Jewellery Sneak Peek
I thought I’d show you what I’m making today. Here are some pieces from a range of jewellery destined for my shop… Read the full story…
A Handmade Christmas
Did you have a good Christmas? My aim was to have a relaxing, stress-free time, but it never quite happens that way does it? The last few days before Christmas were a flurry of baking & making. We decided to make each other presents this year… Read the full story…
Messy Desk
I’ve just popped by to say hi! Things might be a little quiet ’round these parts for the next couple of weeks as I’m busy preparing for my shop opening, but I shall be back soon, blogging like there’s no tomorrow. What are you doing this week? Read the full story…
May I Rant About Digital Art Please?
I’ve started digitally “inking” the sketch from my last post in Illustrator & thought you might like to take a look at my progress. You can see from the scan of the original sketch (acting as template) that I’ve made a few adjustments… Read the full story…
Aaahhh…Fresh Sketchbook!
First page of new Moleskine…
My Passionate Love Affair…
…with paper continues… I’ve just given myself blisters from cutting hundreds of little paper shapes for a new collage I’m making. Someone needs to invent scissors with fur-lined handles. Fake fur of course… Read the full story…
A Collage a Day
In an effort to kick start my creativity for the new year, I’m committing to making a collage a day for at least two weeks. Take a look at my enticing box of papery goodness…old letters, receipts, maps, books… Read the full story…
I Love Paper
10mm wide strips of vintage paper, waiting to be collaged. My friend’s comment when he saw me painstakingly cutting them: “You’re insane”.
Endings & Beginnings
Well, yesterday was my birthday & I waved goodbye to my 30s. I also just happened to finish my current sketchbook the same day (I rip through at least one a month) & my new scanner was delivered. So put it all together… Read the full story…
Before & After
People sometimes ask me about my photo manipulations – how much of them is real, & how much is digital trickery. I thought I’d post a few before & after pics…I don’t know about you, but I find them interesting to look at… Read the full story…